Employment Opportunities
Employees of Thunderbird Youth Academy are considered unclassified state employees. Current employees enjoy many benefits such as state holidays, family benefit allowances, flexible spending accounts (child care/medical), retirement system, SoonerSave state match and a state wellness program.
Thunderbird Youth Academy is a very rewarding place to work. Our employees take pride in helping at-risk youth work to turn their lives around. To apply, submit the documents below to the OMD Personnel Dept:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Authority for Release Form (PDF)
Attn: State Personnel Dept
3501 Military Circle
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone: (405) 228-5026 Fax: (405) 606-7262
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TYA Job Announcements
Recruiting, Placement & Mentoring Coordinator
Opening: 20 November 2008
Closing: 5 December 2008
Lead Instructor - (1) Full Time Position
Opening: 14 November 2008
Closing: 1 December 2008
Platoon Sergeant - (1) Temporary Position
Opening: 12 November 2008
Closing: 25 November 2008
Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED – Degree not required. Military background is preferred, but not necessary.
Job Description: Under administrative supervision monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 16 to 19); maintains .accountability of assigned platoon at all times; maintains discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere; develops a team-oriented attitude in the cadets; is a mentor/role model for assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program; conducts first line counseling and problem solving for cadets; primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony (D&C) and group living skills; directs cadet physical training; maintains supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned cadets. Performs additional tasks as required/assigned.
Special Requirements: Willingness to work rotating shifts, evening, weekend and holiday work; requires long periods of standing and walking indoors & outdoors throughout the day; job requires working in conditions of both high and low temperatures; possession of or willingness to obtain a CDL; travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of claim forms.
An offer of employment shall only extend to final candidates contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of the required pre-employment background check and drug-alcohol screening.
Oklahoma Military Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified females and minorities to apply.
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